Feb. 11, 2015

February 11, 2015

Flutes

• Meighan- continued to work on line 25 to meet performance targets and "Let's Go Band" Tutorial
• Ava - We continued to work on embouchure/aperture, air, and posture to establish consistent fundamental sound

• Meighan- Meet performance targets for line 25
• Ava- Establish good consistent sound and coordinate fingerings for Bb, C, D

• Composition exercise #28 (complete the melody with a cadence that ends on the tonic)
• Establishing performance targets for 34 and 39
  • G5 and A4
• "Let's Go Band" Tutorial
  • E5, Ab4, Ab5

Clarinets/Alto Saxophone

• Met performance targets for line 7 and established performance targets for line 16 and 17
  • Still looking for a firmer embouchure and good bite so the air can work more efficiently to establish a more centered tone and facility.
  • Still struggles reading the note names and coordinating the fingerings while reading the rhythms.

• Met performance targets for line 17 and 23
• Established performance targets for line 25 and 28
  • Reading and playing well but inconsistent. This is probably a reflection of his practice habits. Can he be as good as his potential?
    • Pitches are still flat; firming up the embouchure through the upper cheek area should help with intonation and create a fuller sound. How do I get him to feel those details are important?

• Continue to meet performance targets to earn Karate Band Belts (beads)
  • Each student has individual needs

• Begin All-City Music

• Assessed Haskell-Harr Lesson 7 line 9
  • Played through each line and counted outline to coordinate hands with time. Not everything great but shows understanding

• Meet performance targets for Haskell-Harr Lesson 7
• Apply to flam rudiment to Haskell-Harr Lesson 6

• Buzz Strokes
• Accents
• Paradiddles